November 2024 - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

Reflections on “Reshaping the relationship between vulnerability and policing”

By Natalie Avlonitis, PhD Researcher, University of York. Published: 25 November 2024. The first Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre conference took place on 5 September 2024 and invited a mix of academics, practitioners, policy makers and police to present on, and engage with, the Centre’s research. The conference highlighted the expansive range of the …

Audience listening to Professor Charlie Lloyd speak at the Centre's annual conference.

By Sat Kartar Kaur Chandan, PhD Researcher, University of Leeds. Published: 19 November 2024. Society is rapidly changing, with the concept of vulnerability taking on new complexities that demand greater attention. Whether arising from experiences of inequalities, deprivation, or hidden challenges, vulnerable groups often face additional barriers when engaging with traditional justice systems. These repercussions …